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balkiness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | intractability, intractableness |
| Derivation | balky |
Examples of balkiness
balkiness
Our balkiness provides an excuse for other nations to hang back with us.
From the dispatch.com
His friends are displaying a new balkiness, his enemies a new boldness.
From the time.com
When they refuse to cooperate with a mother getting ready for the evening, she should be alert for more than ordinary balkiness and attempt to sympathize with whatever is bothering them.
From the time.com
Such balkiness on payouts has increased, with insurers often citing a 1996 court ruling excusing them if their client did not merely overlook abuse by a priest but knew enough to expect it.
From the time.com
An experienced rider would naturally use the rear brake to smooth out the GL's walking-speed balkiness, but the integrated brake system foils any attempt to use that coping mechanism.
From the post-gazette.com
- Likely to stop abruptly and unexpectedly
- (balky) balking: stopping short and refusing to go on; "a balking"; "a balky mule"; "a balky customer"
- (balky) Refusing to proceed or cooperate
